internships working with people from different cultures, locally or around the world
I chose to complete an internship at Center for Survivors of Torture (CST), a nonprofit organization that works with international survivors of torture who have made their way to the United States. Their clients are from over 35 different countries from across the world that are seeking or have been granted asylum or refugee status. … Continue Reading Mary DeMoss, Center for Survivors of Torture
Shumla is a school that educates through Studying Human Use of Materials, Land, and Art. Their mission is to incorporate the arts and sciences in their research of the Lower Pecos Rock Art. Shumla’s programs provide a learning experience for people of all ages based on interactive education. Together people can come to an understanding… Continue Reading Shelby Stewart, SHUMLA
The Importance of Religion and Repatriation INTRODUCTION I conducted an internship with the Indigenous Cultures Institute during the Fall 2016 semester, working as their Repatriation Project Intern. On September 6th, 2016, the Miakan – Garza band was approved for reburial grounds in the City of San Marcos. This was a historic success because the City… Continue Reading Caroline McCallum, Indigenous Cultures Institute
I chose Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services for my internship experience. The basis of Catholic Charities Immigrant Services is to unite families. This goal is based on the United States Bishops’ position on immigration and interest to give legal status to all undocumented immigrants and allow the free movement of migrant workers. The Catholic Church… Continue Reading Laura Mawdsley, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
Reaching Latino Families to increase Physical Activity and Healthy Eating During the fall semester of 2016, I was part of the internship program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I worked on a research project known as “Tu Salud Si Cuenta (TSSC),” which means “Your Health Matters.” This outreach program… Continue Reading Nelly Hernandez, UT MD Anderson Cancer Research Center